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News

Stay in-the-loop with GAR happenings by reading the latest news and blog posts below.

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How Your Company Can Help Improve Greater Akron’s Workforce

Jun 09, 2017

When asked, many CEOs will tell you that attracting, training and retaining great talent is the biggest challenge they face in growing their business.

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What’s Next for GAR Foundation?

Jun 05, 2017

Back in March, we shared the news that GAR Foundation will be narrowing its focus with the goal of deepening our community outcomes.

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Woodridge Middle School students participate in Yourspace: a place for 21st century discovery, an EIG funded program

GAR Awards Grants to Summit County Educators for Classroom Projects

May 16, 2017

AKRON, Ohio (May 16, 2017) — The Distribution Committee of GAR Foundation announced Thursday $350,000 in funding to 38 teams of educators through its annual Educator Initiative Grant (EIG) program,

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The Role of the Board in Financial Oversight

Apr 13, 2017

By: Jennifer Kelsch

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We’re Narrowing Our Focus

Mar 23, 2017

In the past fifty years, GAR Foundation has invested over $230 million in organizations to promote the quality of life, education, vibrancy, and economic opportunities of our community.

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Bookmark This: Four Thoughts on Social Change

Mar 10, 2017

One of my favorite communication resources, frank hosts a gathering each year that brings the best minds in communications to share ideas aro

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Culture Change

Mar 06, 2017

Peter Drucker said it first: “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” Many of us have seen these words come to life in the businesses and organizations we run, in community organizations we serve, in

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What is the Out of School Time Portal?

Feb 16, 2017

In a recent blog post, we expressed our enthusiasm about Summit Education Initiative’s new data portal for Out of School Time Providers working with students in Summit County.

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Akron Public Schools courtesy of Summit Education Initiative.

Progress With Privacy: New Portal for Out of School Time Providers

Feb 08, 2017

Impact: nowadays, that seems to be the watchword of the nonprofit sector as we engage more deeply with students both in and out of school.

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Seven for 2017

Jan 19, 2017

Consider these seven tools to help elevate your communications and social media strategies in the new year.

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